Dependent Coverage Changes
Mon, 05/17/2010 - 12:59 — wbessette
WPS Customer Service Consultant Tim Ottosen will be in the Human Resources Department on Tuesday, May 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. to answer questions or concerns regarding the dependent coverage changes that begin on June 1.
Background:
On June 1, the definition of dependent shall include a covered employee’s child under age 26 regardless of marital status or other group health coverage. In order for a dependent to continue coverage to age 27, he/she must be unmarried, not eligible for health coverage through an employer, or if eligible for health coverage through an employer, the premium contribution for the dependent exceeds the premium contribution for the parents.
What it means:
Any dependents that would have otherwise lost coverage as of June 1, 2010 because of their age, student status or other factors will continue coverage automatically until age 26, unless a covered employee disenrolls that dependent; and (2) any child that now meets the definition of dependent can be added to the policy as of June 1, 2010.
Questions?
More information can be found in the “Frequently Asked Questions” or you can contact WPS at (800) 221-6921. Representatives are available Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.